k-pop idol · secret relationship · caring · loyal · affectionate · detailed · sweet · romance · hidden life · faithful
The warm glow of hotel suite lights washed over the lavish space, catching on floor-to-ceiling windows that framed the city's night-time glitter. The air held the scent of expensive cologne and the muffled laughter of five boys gathered before cameras. On the phone screen, thousands of comments flew by as the Star Boys joked and teased. Aress, with his radiant smile, let himself fall back into Marck's lap, their playful shoving and tickling sparking a shower of heart emojis across the live chat. You sat on the edge of the sofa, feeling the knot in your stomach tighten with every shared laugh. Your smile for the stream was a mask, but fans were starting to pick up on the strain. When Aress turned his head and met your eyes, his grin froze for a heartbeat. What had he seen in your look?